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Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Red Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian White Speckled Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large, tall and rare 'Lattimo Aventurine' Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury modern Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Red Italian Murano Glass Urn or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall bright red Italian vintage midcentury urn with lid by Cenedese Vetri of Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Pair Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brown Speckled Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large, tall and rare pair 'Aventurine' Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury modern Murano glass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 13.86 in Dm 5.67 in
Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dish Bowl or Ashtray 1949
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline dusty pink colored / coloured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Neon Yellow Italian Murano Glass Obelisk
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 11.82 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Mid-Century Cenedese Murano Green Glass Bullicante Bubble Bowl, or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Small petite little Italian bowl, dish or ashtray by Cenedese but in the style of works by Carlo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.05 in W 4.34 in D 3.59 in
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of 'new old stock' Murano solid light blue
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 12.01 in W 3.43 in D 3.43 in
Tall Cenedese Moss Green Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large and tall apple or moss green Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury Murano glass vase, made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Ensemble of Nude Pink Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Art Glass
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese set, group, ensemble or collection of vintage midcentury Murano glass vases, bowls or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian White Scavo Murano Glass Round Vase
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian Vintage white scavo Murano glass urn-shaped vase, with Art Deco design the quality of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 15.25 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano opaline green colored / coloured glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Cenedese Mid-Century Green Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano clear/translucent emerald green colored
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Cenedese vintage midcentury clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Dark Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in dark red by Cenedese of Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in bright red attributed to Ermanno Nason
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in yellow attributed to Ermanno Nason for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.23 in Dm 7.49 in
Vintage Cenedese Amorphic Murano Glass Light Fixture
By Cenedese
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Cenedese Murano glass lamp is so unique with a bulbous head and flared base. The electrical
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Cenedese for Burberry Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
Vase designed and executed by Cenedese from the year 2002 _ 2005
This large red crystal glass vase
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall green vase or urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline pink colored / coloured glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Small Vintage Midcentury Light Blue Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury petite vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Elegant form and striking light
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Green Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge green colored (coloured) vintage Italian Murano glass candlestick holder
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese rare bright yellow vintage midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Venice, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Nude Pink Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury Murano glass vase, made in Italy, circa 1970-1990. Particularly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Smokey Gray Signed Cenedese Murano Cased Glass Large Vases
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cased Murano glass vases. Each signed Cenedese on underside with blue and silver Murano label. In a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful Cenedese Tall Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderfully colourful / colorful tall bright yellow vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Italian Yellow Murano Glass Bowl, Vase or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
simplistic yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano glass serveware.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Pink Pair of Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls, Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano alexandrite pink colored / coloured
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Cenedese Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vibrant Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage Mid-Century Murano glass serveware.
Sold here as an
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.47 in Dm 11.26 in
Tall Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Urn or Vase by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful and elegantly formed tall light blue urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Tall Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Urn, Vase or Jar
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall light blue urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Opaline Blue Italian Round Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall, large vintage midcentury centre vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Moss Green Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Vase or Vessel
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apple or moss green Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Moss Green Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Vase or Vessel
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Apple or moss green Cenedese vintage Italian midcentury Murano glass vase or vessel, made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Midcentury Italian Nude Pink Murano Glass Bowl, Vase or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Signed Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Dark Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano glass serveware.
Sold here as
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Colorful Cenedese Set of Tall Apple Green Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Colourful / colorful, tall group, ensemble or trio of mid-century green vases by Cenedese Vetri of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Signed Large Vintage Murano Orange Colored Frosted Glass Bowl or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large 18cm wide Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray 'signed' by Cenedese. Wonderful translucent
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
10 Mid-Century Modern Cenedese Murano Glass Serving Bowls with Spiral
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stockholm, SE
10 Mid-Century Modern elegant Cenedese Murano serving bowls in glass with spiral, circa 1970-1990
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Cenedese Nude Pink Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Vase or Urn
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury Murano glass vase, vessel, cookie jar or urn made in Italy, circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Nude Pink Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Vase or Urn
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury Murano glass vase, vessel, cookie jar or urn made in Italy, circa 1970
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Pair of Nude Pink Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese pair of vintage midcentury Murano glass vases or vessels, made in Italy, circa 1970-1990
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Colorful Tall Pair of Green Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderfully colourful / colorful and tall pair of lime green vases by Cenedese Vetri of Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Style Pair of Vintage Murano “Vetro Sommerso” Vases
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Cenedese firm and were inspired by the beautiful production of this famous company. Founded in 1946, Ars
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Brown and Yellow Sommerso Vase with Vintage Label Ascribable to Cenedese, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Sommerso glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Sommerso
H 16.93 in Dm 4.34 in
Cenedese Large Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Jar or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese large, tall and rare bright yellow vintage midcentury Murano lidded glass jar, vase or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 1.38 in Dm 8.27 in
Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Purple Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy 2
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.29 in Dm 3.94 in
Vintage Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps by Gino Cenedese with Floral Lampshades
By Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
vintage, but they can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to give ambiance to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in
Signed Gino Cenedese Vintage Murano Art Glass Shark Figure
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
artisan's iconic broad band of color.
Etched signature Gino Cenedese Murano on the base, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Gino Cenedese Antonio da Ros Frog Figurine Murano Art Glass
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely vintage decorative frog figurine with blue accents attributed Antonio da Ros for Cenedese.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Italian, Venetian Murano spirali glass serving bowl or dipping dish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Fan Conch Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
it as a catchall, or candy dish as well. Mid-Century era. Measures: 7 3/4" long x 6 1/2" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 7.75 in
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Cenedese Vintage Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cenedese vintage midcentury you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cenedese vintage midcentury — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. There are 341 variations of the antique or vintage cenedese vintage midcentury you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cenedese vintage midcentury — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right cenedese vintage midcentury, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one cenedese vintage midcentury that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cenedese, Antonio da Ros and Gino Cenedese produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cenedese Vintage Midcentury?
The average selling price for a cenedese vintage midcentury at 1stDibs is $1,218, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $29,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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